Myths of Geography : by Paul (Associate Professor in Geography at Birmingham University) Richardson

Myths of Geography : by Paul (Associate Professor in Geography at Birmingham University) RichardsonIs geography really destiny? Our maps may no longer be stalked by dragons and monsters, but our perceptions of the world are still shaped by geographic myths. Myths like Europe being the centre of the world. Or that border walls are the solution to migration. Or that Russia is predestined to threaten its neighbours. In his punchy and authoritative new book, Paul Richardson challenges recent popular accounts of geographical determinism and shows that

your characters will come to life before you

foils a breakout from the Balmoral Labour Camp and runs a counter-espionage unit of royal lookalikes – the Crown Duals

to the miraculous resurrection of George Frideric Handel

assists European royalty threatened by disgrace

Packed with fun facts for kids which support Key Stage 1 teaching

it's well worth listening to Fiona Mathews

But when Max has sent the monsters to bed

There's no such thing as normal

The easy-to-follow layouts and artworks aid identification

Shooting parties in great country houses

as richly imagined as Narnia or Middle Earth’ – Frank Cottrell-Boyce ‘Rundell's book packs a punch with imagination and creativity in its purest form

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